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Alex Pereira Targets Heavyweight After 80-Second Title Win as UFC Deliberates His 205 Future

Dana White has resisted an immediate move, leaving Carlos Ulberg and Jiří Procházka in play depending on whether Pereira defends or vacates the light heavyweight belt.

Carlos Ulberg speaks during a UFC Perth press conference, opposite Alex Pereira celebrating after his win at UFC 320. Credit: Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
Daniel Cormier commentates during Dana White's Contender Series, opposite Alex Pereira punching a grounded Magomed Ankalaev. Credit: Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC
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Overview

  • Pereira knocked out Magomed Ankalaev in 1:20 at UFC 320 to regain the light heavyweight title, then called out Jon Jones for a potential 2026 White House fight.
  • He dismissed Khamzat Chimaev’s callout, saying he wants a heavyweight superfight rather than a middleweight bout or a quick return against another 205 contender.
  • Dana White pushed back on an immediate jump to heavyweight, and the UFC has not committed to Pereira’s next opponent or division.
  • Top contender Carlos Ulberg says he is ready to fight Pereira or, if the belt is vacated, to face Procházka, whose comeback knockout and popularity are shaping matchmaking talks.
  • Pereira is set for a UFC Rio Q&A appearance as debate continues among figures like Daniel Cormier and Michael Bisping over whether Jones or Chimaev presents the bigger matchup.